Elena ... Yes! But you must bring extra for the flight crew. (!) Those sound absolutely delicious for a festive celebration. Congratulations to your son! Read entire answer

Did you purchase restricted tickets? They are based on a ROUND-TRIP. If you only use one-way you won't be getting half back. One-way tickets are quite a bit higher so it sounds like the deductions for the NEW fare were taken out... Read entire answer

Trip to the airport baggage counter never hurts and might relieve some of the stress. Once you file a claim, as items are turned in, they are matched with the owner. That could take some time, especially if the IPAD is still riding around undiscovered! Read entire answer

Request a baggage refund through this link: https://www.united.com/web/en-us/content/reservations/refunds/refunds.aspx Read entire answer

You need to allow at least 30 days for a follow up. Since it has taken an unusually long time to locate your bag, you may have to receive compensation in the end. There is nothing else you can do at this... Read entire answer

Go to United.com and click Mileage Plus at the top. You can request your number from there or contact the MP Service Center who will be happy to provide it for you! 1800-421-4655. Best of luck to you! Read entire answer

Because you bought a non-refundable one that does not allow changes. Those tickets are not flexible and will cost you a penalty. Sometimes after the $200. charge it leaves the ticket worthless. The only way to protect yourself in the future with... Read entire answer

Yes. You will have to decalre this to the TSA agent at Security. You will be screened separately by using a wand, rather than walking though a metal detector. Allow a little extra time for this. Best of luck to you! Read entire answer

You can rebook your ticket by going to your original reservation on United.com. Pull it up by confirmation number and last name. You have until 12/19/2013 to buy your ticket. The amount they gave you may not include the cancellation penalty of... Read entire answer

Yes. But, unless you bought travel insurance, you will pay a penalty. Currently for domestic flights it is $200. You will be responsible for any cost difference in a new ticket. They won't issue you a refund but you will be able... Read entire answer